Leadership Gift Officer

Working with a team of seasoned fundraisers the Leadership Gift Officer (LGO) will be responsible for a portfolio of approximately 150 rated and researched prospects and donors. The LGO will independently move all prospects through a documented moves management process focused on deepening the engagement and knowledge of the prospects around Salk science. The LGO will also participate in prospect identification through participation in internal and external events widening the overall prospect pool. The LGO will work collaboratively with other members of Advancement to support compelling in-person programming both on and off-campus encourage attendance of their managed prospects and deliver other creative methods of engagement.

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Who We Are

The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that valuesallmembers of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline professional acumen and unique life experiences fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.

Founded by Jonas Salk developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine the Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salks vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Fromvisionary leadersto dedicatedadministratorsand brilliantfaculty members the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Grow and steward a portfolio of donor prospects to expand the donor pipeline.
• Record and track donor qualifications cultivation steps solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with Advancement colleagues team to plan and support compelling in-person programming both on and off campus.
• Work closely with the team members to ensure coordinated high-quality donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
• Monitor analyze and report on progress toward fundraising targets and related objectives.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors and prospects to strengthen retention and increase commitment.
• Communicate professionally and positively with donors colleagues volunteers and community members.
• Utilize CRM systems and internal communication tools to manage donor and prospect information.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in fundraising and higher education philanthropy and use this knowledge to continuously improve fundraising efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities at this time.

What we Require

• Bachelors Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising with a preference for some background in science-related efforts.
• Computer skills required: Development Software; Microsoft Office.

What We Can Offer

The expected pay range for this position is $115000 to $135000 annual.Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal equity geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

Salk Institute offers competitivebenefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off tuition reimbursement patient advocacy services and transit/parking program.

Salk Values

The Salk Community both scientists and administrators worked together to define values that we believe support Salks pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.

The acronymI CAREprovides a simple way to remember each of the values and reminds each of us of the importance of what we do each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students employees applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include but not limited to such hairstyles as braids and twists) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era other covered veteran status) political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics including:

1. Any combination of characteristics.
2. A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
3. A perception that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority